My tolerance for writing amid chaos has diminished considerably over the last few years.  How did I do it when I had a house full of people?  How did I do it when I was working a demanding full time job?  Now, if there is the slightest distraction and I can’t concentrate.  Note to self:  … Read More »

I have written a little more than half of a book, and I still haven’t found the rhythm.  I didn’t even realize this was a thing until yesterday, when I was going back through the pages, trying to figure out what was wrong.  It finally dawned on me that the characters are … Read More »

Remember that show?  I wish I had some designing women right now.  I have knocked the wall down, and…ahem…I’ve ordered some new living room chairs and an ottoman, and now I am thinking the whole room needs a new look.  Fresh paint, a new rug, maybe some new art.  But I am … Read More »

Have you ever seen a dumber wall?  It exists for no purpose other than to irritate me.  Well today, this puppy is coming down.  I am so happy!  Getting new light fixtures and a couple of other cosmetic enhancements as well.
So…I have a book due in June.  What do … Read More »

I am a hopeless football fan.  The NFL draft is starting and I hope the Cowboys fill the positions we need!  Jerry Jones, don’t screw this up!
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Books, yes, I have new books in the works and will be talking about that when I have the green light.  But this something new is not about books–it’s about a cheeseburger. Who doesn’t like a good cheeseburger and fries?  Stay tuned…
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But it’s been a great week for me.  For starters, I thought of a plot.  I’ve blogged before that plotting is hardest for me, so this is a personal victory.  I found a contractor to take out the kitchen wall I absolutely loathe and despise.  I can’t wait!  And, drum roll… Seduction … Read More »

We planted a tree in our backyard a few years ago.  I produced maybe five loquats, but because I didn’t know what they were, I assumed they were like crabapples.  They did not produce again, mainly because a huge Arizona Ash took over the sky and refused to let the loquat have … Read More »

Not a whole farm, but a share in one.  They grow vegetables year round and they deliver a box of whatever is in season every other week.  I can also buy eggs and Texas citrus from them.  I love this–first of all, it forces me to eat more vegetables, and they are … Read More »